The Fremont Oktoberfest is a beer-drinking, knowledge-learning, and even family-friendly festival happening in late September. This blog will help the seasoned veterans and the newbies experience the Fremont Oktoberfest to its absolute fullest.

Music You Can Drink To

The Fremont Oktoberfest, Sonic Boom Records and The Simpsons are proud to bring you an enthralling lineup of live musical energy and artistry. The acts at Fremont Oktoberfest offer a little something for every musical taste and pair perfectly with a mug of cold beer.

Sam Russell and the Harbor RatsSee them: Saturday, September 19 (3:45-4:30pm)Style: Rockabilly-influenced soulTracks to check out: Waiting on the Waffle, Abercrombie GirlBeer to drink while bobbing your head: Mad River Brewing’s Jamaica Red AleAbout the band:
Sam Russell and the Harbor Rats offer catchy rockabilly-influenced soul intermixed with somber crooning vocals. Sam’s deep rough voice is, on many songs, paired with the band’s female co-vocalist creating a unique sonic contrast. Each song brings its own unique feel and variety of instrumentation ranging from banjo and violin to flute and accordion.

The Redwood PlanSee them: Saturday, September 19 (9:10-9:55pm)Style: High-energy, groove-heavy dance rockTracks to check out: Push, ExpirationBeer to drink while dancing: Fremont Brewing’s UniversaleAbout the band:
Energy. That’s how you sum up the pulsing, driving musical fusion created by the members of The Redwood Plan. This is dance music how it’s supposed to be with a driving keyboard and bass combo sure to get you dancing and coax at least a head-bob out of the most reserved concert-goer. Upbeat energizing music not for the faint of heart!

Champagne ChampagneSee them: Saturday, September 19 (10:15-10:45pm)Style: Old-school hip hop with pop and rock thrown inTracks to check out: Hollywood ShampooBeer to drink while grooving: Lagunitas’s The Hairy EyeballAbout the band:
Who says you can’t have a little Champagne in the middle of a beer festival? The band describes “champagne, women, hot tubs, shades and gold” as their main influences. Old school hip-hop with interjections of pop and rock make Champagne Champagne a must see performance at the Fremont Oktoberfest. With track titles like Hollywood Shampoo and Soda Poprocks, Champagne Champagne is sure to quench your musical thirst.